Skeletal Flashcards

The bony or cartilaginous framework of the head, made up of the bones of the braincase and face; cranium

Either of two slender bones that extend from the manubrium of the sternum to the acromion of the scapula. Also called collarbone.

Either of two flat, triangular bones forming part of the shoulder. In humans and other primates, the scapulae lie on the upper part of the back on either side of the spine. Also called shoulder blade.

The long bone of the arm or forelimb, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

The breastbone.2. A thickened ventral plate on each segment of the body of an arthropod

The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm, partially encased by the ribs and containing the heart and lungs; the chest.

The lateral and shorter of the two bones of the forearm.

The bone extending from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb in humans. A corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates.

A basin-shaped structure of the vertebrate skeleton, composed of the innominate bones on the sides, the pubis in front, and the sacrum and coccyx behind, that rests on the lower limbs and supports the spinal column.

A bone of the leg situated between the pelvis and knee in humans. It is the largest and strongest bone in the body

A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap.

The inner and larger of the two bones of the lower human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.

The outer and narrower of two bones of the human lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.

Cervical (7), Thoracic (12), Lumbar (5), Sacrum (5), and Coccyx (4).

Authorizes the EMT's in the service to Provide medical care in the Field.